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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,005.97, 385,058.30 and 158,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,005.97, 385,058.30 and 158,134.26 is: 218,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,005.97 : 385,058.30 = 158,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,005.97/385,058.30 = 158,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,005.97x = 385,058.30 × 158,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,005.97x = 60,890,909,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890,909,327.36/279,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,242.32

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